Much Wenlock

Much Wenlock

Shaun Ryder in Market Drayton

Happy Mondays legend Shaun Ryder tells wild tales to Shropshire crowd

SFRS stock

Emergency services called to Shropshire B-road crash

Paramedics called as car ends up on roof in Much Wenlock crash

Much Wenlock High Street

'Action will be taken': Warning issued to Wenlock e-scooter riders

The proposed development in Cressage

Appeal launched into 96 home Cressage development rejected by council

Emma Woodhouse, from Bridgnorth, has written a new novel on the life of Ann Morgan, the witch of Much Wenlock

The amazing story of the Wicked Witch of Much Wenlock

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service engine stock

Fire crew called after 4x4 ends up on side in Shropshire village

Pippa Walker addresses the crowd at the Much Wenlock protest.

Plus 'Ignored' Shropshire town residents take to streets over housing plans

The narrow streets of Much Wenlock town centre

Campaigners to march in Shropshire town today against 300 homes plan

The narrow streets of Much Wenlock town centre

Petition launched ahead of protest opposing 300 home development

Parking fees could rise in Shropshire - but Sunday buses could be back

The narrow streets of Much Wenlock town centre

Protest and ‘march’ planned this weekend against new homes

Runners on Saturday (Picture: Wenlock Olympian Society)

Runners take on the Wenlock mile in historic Shropshire Olympian town

An artist's impression of how the Willey Estates site could look.

Country estate looks to build more than 60 homes in Shropshire town

The Gaskell Corner Junction looking towards the A458 Bridgnorth Road in Much Wenlock.

Town council's furious opposition to 300-home plan over gridlock fears

It came from this trailer

Watch as loose tyre goes bouncing down Much Wenlock Road

Matthew Huff and Katherine Parkes, founders of Shropshire Escapes

Shropshire couple start new independent holiday letting agency
The co-founder of the new independent venture hopes it has a bright future
Tom Cockburn

The Feathers Inn at Brockton

Empty pub near Much Wenlock to be converted into home

The Drumrane Road in Limavady has been closed in both directions following a serious road traffic collision. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

Road near Much Wenlock closed after crash involving caravan

The Raven Hotel, Much Wenlock

Plus Historic hotel gets approval to turn some of its rooms into homes

Bicton, Shropshire, and Harvey Andrews would like to find the owner of this Pea Hen. He opened the curtains and there it was, problem is, that was a month ago and it hasn't left since, and its leaving a right mess pooing everywhere, including all over his garden patio table. The RSPCA and a rescue centre havent been able to help.

Pensioners with peacock in their garden wave goodbye to fowl squatter

West Mercia Police

Police to clamp down on anti-social behaviour in Much Wenlock

Councillor Dan Thomas placed his own residential wheelie bin in the town square during the Made in Shropshire Market

Bin collections in town doubled after councillor brought bin to market

Much Wenlock Primary School, Colour Run.

Pupils splash into summer with fabulous end‑of‑term colour run

Jimmy Moore Memorial Plate presented by Jimmy's wife to Sally Wildig - the first female runner from Much Wenlock. Sally is seen here also wearing the medals she won in two of the race categories.

Shropshire games that inspired modern Olympics return with a new track

Police officer stands behind a police cordon tape

Breaking Police issue update after man killed in Shropshire crash

A van driver has been taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ following a crash on the M25, police have reported. Picture contributed

Police probe after vehicle found on fire near Much Wenlock school

An investigation into the fire will take place this afternoon. .

Firefighters tackle car blaze in Much Wenlock
A car was destroyed in the fire.
Lisa O'Brien

The new running track (Much Wenlock Olympian Society)

Athletics returns to Much Wenlock games following £164,000 works

Plus Thug, 32, who assaulted, strangled and tried to rob man is jailed

Much Wenlock Primary School Executive Headteacher Rachel Howell‑James

Plus 'Every child gets off to a flying start': Glowing Ofsted for school

A man has been charged in connection with the incident

Appeal after trailer stolen from Much Wenlock road

Lisa with her Farewell Flowers

Business is booming for two Shropshire flower growers

Two of the performers heading to Much Wenlock

Musical performers to bring the West End to Wenlock

Dr Jess Harvey was a winner at the national NHS Excellence Awards 2026.

County GP honoured after scooping NHS award

Shrewsbury Crown Court

Plus Jailed: Community nurse, 55, killed 'devoted husband' in A-road crash

William Brookes School

Shropshire secondary school's new 12m floodlights given the go-ahead

Richard Belcham and Karen Hardman Much Wenlock Library

Home care boss bags a great idea for Much Wenlock library volunteers

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters scramble to huge tractor fire in south Shropshire

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Footbridge damaged and car destroyed by fire near Much Wenlock

The inquest took place at Shropshire Coroner’s Court.

Cause of Shropshire crash in which two pensioners died 'unknown'

Car flips onto roof near 'dangerous bend' in Much Wenlock

South Shropshire potholes being filled in

'It's cheeky!': We ask residents on plans to fix their own potholes

Dan Thomas at Shropshire Council after the vote on Thursday

Town plan gets formal approval in 'historic milestone'

Residents raised concerns about the size of the development and the impact it could have on the local roads and services. Photo: Tim Thursfield

Planners reject 96-home estate for Shropshire village

Rock The 80's at The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock.

High-energy 80s tribute rocks Much Wenlock audience - review

William Brookes School

Shropshire school applies for 12m floodlights for sports pitch

From left are Mark Laws (WFT), Pippa Walker (WFT), Jackie Copson - new Shropshire PCAS advocate, Lady Forester (WFT) and Suzanne Preston (WFT).

Shropshire charities join forces to help support elderly

Simon White handed over the tiles to Assistant Curator Matty Cambridge at Wenlock Priory.

Historic tiles returned to Shropshire by man who took them as a boy

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Van destroyed by 3am fire in south Shropshire village

Road connecting Much Wenlock to Morville to close for surface dressing

Comic Barbara Nice appeared at The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, on Friday night

Barbara Nice brings big-hearted laughter to Much Wenlock - review

The site of the development.

Plus Electricity battery storage site approved near Shropshire village

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court

Plus Trio to face trial over Much Wenlock incident that injured man

HGV crash into trees near Shropshire town - 999 crews rush to scene

Stock photo of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in action.

Firefighters called after pile of 'muck' goes up in smoke

Me and My Friends performing at The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, on Friday

Me and My Friends impress with rich Afrobeat fusion

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About Much Wenlock

This picturesque town played a part in the birth of the modern Olympic Games. Much Wenlock is the birthplace of Dr William Penny Brookes, the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement and founder of the Wenlock Olympian Society. There are lots of walks both in the town and in the surrounding beautiful Shropshire countryside, including the magnificent Wenlock Edge.

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